UUFA News

A Celebration of Life and Love

After battling leukemia and a stem cell transplant that lead to graft vs. host disease, James G. Bunce II, husband of Anunnaki Ray Marquez, passed away in his home surrounded by love on December 9, 2022, at 5:53 a.m.

A Celebration of Life and Love will be held on Feb. 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. hosted virtually on Zoom by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens.

To join the celebration please register at the following link.https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-ihrjkrHNOKr_r5H6Nt3Lhgap6-B2ZB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the zoom service.

Leukemia and disability are costly. Anunnaki is facing a delay in survivor benefits, which his family was counting on to be able to keep their home and cover healthcare costs. James was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2020 and passed away on December 9, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a financial donation to support his family. Venmo @anunnaki-marquez, Cash App $anunnakimarquez. Or here on this Mealtrain donation page and inviting all to chip in to help Anunnaki and his family bridge the gap for a couple of months until survivor benefits kick in. Anunnaki, requires a very special diet, so they are not asking for meals or gift cards to restaurants at this time, but donations to help with living expenses and medical bills are greatly appreciated and can be made through the Mealtrain site.


Highlights of Upcoming Special Events


Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group for updates.

June

  • June 27:  AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC
  • June 29:  Journeys Class (for Newcomers)
  • June 29:  UUA 2024-25 Common Read Discussion, noon, Heritage Room

July

  • 12th – St. James Cemetery workday 9-11 a.m.
  • 12th – Celebration of the Life of Claire Clements 2 p.m. Register to attend virtually here
  • 13th – Christmas in July: SJAT Priceless Sale
  • 15th – Statewide Primary Runoff for Georgia Public Service Commission
  • 18th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC) Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church
  • 19th – UUFA Hosts “Leading with Love: Leadership That Meets the Moment” Learn more and Register here
  • 20th – UUFA Forum: Welcoming the Economic Justice Coalition
  • 20th – New Member Recognition
  • 26th – Off-site Pool Party for All Religious Exploration and Youth Families 

August

  •  2nd – Worship Playground, 1-3 p.m.
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • August 22:  AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  • 19th – AIRC Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., OSUMC

November

  • 9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

Looking for regular meetings? Join groups in Realm Connect and check the summary on this page to the left.  

Rather see this as a calendar grid? Visit uuathensga.org/calendar